Hugh Jass

Something I've never seen anyone do with pallet lumber is do end grain work. After watching a bunch of video's of guys making cutting boards out of end grain with high end lumber, I want to know what happens when you use junk lumber too.

Thanks Mike. I plan on doing many more projects using pallet wood, down where I live there's pallets laying all over the place. Endless source of free lumber makes for good profit margins. =-)

Any details yet on how it's capable of cordless welding?

After selecting my file and telling it to attach it uploads, and after reaching 100% says "Error No file was selected for upload". I'm guess this forum software isn't compatible with Chrome OS. Here's a link, lets try that. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_RJEKjFfB8XamZIb1hzcDdCdTZKLWxqV3ZuRVl5V3hlNTRj/view?usp=sharing

I was just looking for a small welding unit the other night and did a ton of research and had my mind set on one, guess I'll wait for the price of this to make my choice but this looks DAMN nice.

This is my coffee table I built two months ago. EDIT: Nevermind, evidently this site won't let me post pictures.

I researched this topic to death and ended up with the Skil LT. Perfect saw. I even use it to cut expansion joints in concrete with a diamond blade, doesn't even phase it.

As someone who appreciates a well made tool, I can't ever justify the cost of anything Strap-On, and I'm not sure how anyone who isn't an aircraft mechanic could. I make $40/hr and I won't even consider it. My approach is to buy three sets of something 1/10th of the cost and take advantage of the warranties while moving on to the next set. I keep the reliability through redundancy and save thousands in the process, and I don't worry about abusing cheap tools. I know some people game the system and hunt down deals for used or broken Snap-On and then bust them up and exchange it for new. If I had to I'd go that route but I'm not interested in screwing anyone, even Snap-On.

Interesting they'd contradict what is listed on Bosch's own webpage. Pretty much the same though, and IMO way WAY too much for me to consider.

Now that I looked into it, turns out Milwaukee has one with the same torque since April. I'm shocked.

!!! 750ft/lb? I was getting ready to buy the 400 ft/lb one thinking that was an awful lot for a cordless tool. If that number is correct this thing will turn tractor trailer lug nuts. (o.0)

MSRP is US: $1,499 and CAN: $1,699. I'll be passing.

I have to rant. Too bad I love Dewalt so much, they sure do drag their ass when it comes to releasing a tool they ALREADY HAVE just to fit a different battery. I'm sure other upgrades will be made, but there's nothing wrong with the 18v version that's been out forever already, 6 YEARS...actually, while the 20v line has been out for 4 years. You'd think they'd be a little more pressured to bring out some more goods by now to get the 18v line fully upgraded already to 20v. I understand expanding into other areas to compete is important (such as the hand tool and their outdoor landscaping series) but I can't understanding leaving people in limbo for 2 completely different battery systems for so long. I need this tool badly and can't stomach having multiple brands either and investing a ton of money elsewhere. I know I'm just being winy but I really don't understand.

I have the TSS101L Which I used exclusively before picking up my DWS780. Though a good saw with plenty of power, it's precision isn't very great due to a lack of positive stops. I thought it was great until I cut with my 780 and felt want fine craftsmanship feels like. I pulled out the TSS yesterday to make a few quick cuts, after my second cut I put it away and got the 780 back out. I work with a whole lot of PT lumber and I can tell you it will take a beating, but doing anything like trim or finish carpentry leaves a little to be desired. After 2 years now the electric brake fails now and again and I broke off the plastic miter lock a month after I got it. Honestly the only thing I hated about it was changing the blade, it was an absolute nightmare due to what I'd guess is poor machining, blade is so tight I have to strike it with a hammer to get it on or off.

I don't know...I just think by volume the margins for nuts and bolts compared to lumber aught to be irrelevant. Maybe I'm wrong.

Biggest issue is that sometimes I do work for big buildings, at times when a breaker does go it can be quite a pain to gain access to one of the 10 panels I have to hunt down behind locked doors. Hate the down time. I've only popped one breaker with the 780 so far and I was cutting a 2x12 PT with a 60T Dewalt "in the box" blade (which is crap for sure, it went in the bottom stack of the tool trailer after an hour). I attribute that to pushing the saw, but how many Amps could bogging a motor actually add? I doubt it's 6Amp. Maybe 3? I think for now I'll suffer though and try using my little 1HP Shop-Vac. Shockingly enough the little guy has incredible CFM for it's size I just found online (~100), the problem of course is it filling up frequently in such a small size. I'm going to try that first and see how necessary a big Vac is.

And lasers are? Unless it's literally direct sunlight it still gives a shadow outside, I just rotate my saw to shadow it's self and I get a line all day long.

Also tools really aren't the heart of their sales, I think they make tons more from lumber.

Shipping is literally the only reason. Nothing worse than waiting for something you paid for to show up.

Aside from the Kapex which is worth more than an African Elephant, DWS780 is the most accurate saw on the market with the XPS light system in many people's opinion. I got mine and aside from imperfect slides (at full extension it binds a bit) it's cut quality is amazing. Mine came out of the box accurate to 1/4 of a degree.

How long has this worked out for you? According to the rep and a few reviews I read it didn't last very long with high HP Vac's.

Thanks for the replies guys. I contacted the manufacturer last night and he got back to me this morning with a very detailed reply: So basically using the high powered Vac isn't an option and will destroy the internal contacts, not to mention the DWS780 is right on the limit as well. He recomends 3HP since the starting surge current is 5x normal operation, which is disappointing. Even if I find a decent enough Vac at that rating there's still the question of if the DWS780's light system will activate the vacuum by it's self. Looks like I'll have to keep it old school and go with the unit I want, run cords from different sources and hit the button manually. Boo.

You're referring to Dewalt's dust extractor? I was searching for a cost effective solution to not having to spend $500 for a Vac. I understand they have great CFM but aren't very practical for a mobile unit with such a very specific unit.

Thanks Chris. Having done some more research it seems that these things are only designed for about 2-3hp motors due to starting draw, the contacts burn out quickly with big units. Since I'm looking at a 6.5hp Vac for a good CFM pull (203CFM) obviously that won't do by it's self. I understand they have work-arounds for big systems but it adds significant cost since they're designed for big shops, and all I have is a 6x12 work trailer that I keep all my goodies in. Search continues.

Hi all, new member but I've been lurking about for months. I just recently bought a DWS780 and I was looking into using a tool actuated switch to run a Ridgid 16gal vacuum to keep my cleanup to a minimum. My concerns of course are that the power requirement between the two is pretty significant with the Saw pulling 15A and the Vac drawing 12A. Has anyone found a solution to this without blowing device fuses or breakers? I've found this which seems like the logical solution but it being rated right at the threshold for the saw amp I'm not sure how it would perform if the saw is working hard right at the limit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035YGLZG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001BSL1BM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YCPFE6RGD5G7YQMM3TG#productDetails